Private foundation · EIN 13-7342895 · Washington, District of Columbia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elva and Lawrence Obrien Fam Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $386K total, median $12K. 44% of grants stayed in District of Columbia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$386K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in DC
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.1M

Grants paid in 2024

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Archives FoundationWashington, DCSupport educational initiatives$270K
City WildlifeWashington, DCHelp and protect urban wildlife$37K
Environmental Film FestivalWashington, DCEducational outreach programs$30K
American Resilience ProjectFlorence, MAProvide sustainable resources$15K
Holy Trinity ChurchWashington, DCParish operations for spiritual grow$12K
Sandy Hook PromiseNewtown, CTCreate safe learning envirnment$10K
Barnstable Land TrustWest Barnstable, MATo promote land conservation$5,000
Cotuit LibraryCotuit, MASupport resources for cotuit library$5,000
Birdsey Cape Wildlife CenterBarnstable, MAFree wildlife vet care to local area$2,000

By state: District of Columbia 4 · Massachusetts 4 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Elva and Lawrence Obrien Fam Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of Ob-C Group LLC, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Elva and Lawrence Obrien Fam Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Elva and Lawrence Obrien Fam Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $386K across 9 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Elva and Lawrence Obrien Fam Tr give?

District of Columbia (4 grants), Massachusetts (4 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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